Evangelism

The advance of the month of March always signals that the arrival of spring is on the way.  More so, in the life of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, it also signals that evangelistic activities in the form of crusades are in the air.  Beginning tonight, and over the course of the next few weeks, a number of our churches within the territory of the North Bahamas Mission will be engaged in evangelistic series designed to rescue the lost.

Yet, the age old question that I am certain may be on some minds as we approach these meetings is “Why are we having crusade again?  We just had one recently, why do we need another one again and so soon?”

As you read the Bible, you quickly realize that the role of the church was to take the message of a redeeming Saviour to a lost world.  The children of Israel failed in their appointed tasks to undertake this mission, however, after the death of Jesus, the Book of Acts describes that the apostles and the new Christians were so motivated by the sacrifice of Christ for them, that they went everywhere “turning the word upside down” with the proclamation about a soon coming Saviour.  Not only were they involved in house to house ministry, but public proclamation was the order of the day.  They were so focused on mission that nothing hindered them.

So why do we have the public proclamation of the word in crusades again?  Recognizing as we do as Seventh-day Adventists that the hour is late, we redeem the time by giving the trumpet a certain sound that all may hear and decide.  This is no time for idleness or slothfulness, every pastor, every officer, every member is to be engaged in telling the world.

In the words of Ellen White, “The mission of the church of Christ is to save perishing sinners. It is to make known the love of God to men, and to win them to Christ by the efficacy of that love. The truth for this time must be carried into the dark corners of the earth, and this work may begin at home.”  Ye Shall Receive Power, page 245

So why do we have the public proclamation of the word in crusades again?  Because the mission of the church is all about sounding the loud cry.  While concerts and buildings and air-condition and programmes are good, they are only aids to the mission of the church.

So as our various churches enter in evangelistic campaigns, may I encourage all of our members to make a renewed commitment to give of their all in support of our campaign.  For only when the largest portion of the church are labourers together with God, will God then pour out His Spirit. Evangelism p. 699

…Pastor Henry R. Moncur, Personal Ministries Director

March and Rally

To sensitize and inform the community of the upcoming Crusade at the Freeport Church, the Youth Department will be leading out in a March at 4:30 p.m. today.  The march will commence at the East Sunrise Shopping Center parking lot and will culminate at the Basil Neymour’s Park on Coral Road where a BIG RALLY will take place.  Pastor Michael A. Smith and his parishioners are excited about this event and the upcoming crusade.

Condolences

Condolences are extended to Sis. Paulette Adderley and family due to the death of Bro. McDonald Adderley who passed away on Sunday morning.  The funeral service will be conducted at the Freeport Church on Sunday, March 18, 2007.

Condolences are extended to the Wilchombe family due to the death of their brother.

Register Now!

For the

Marriage Maintenance Seminar

Place: Our Lucaya Hotel

Freeport, Grand Bahama

Date: April 27 – 29, 2007

With

International Presenters

Dr. Walter and Jackie Wright

Certified Family Life Educators and members of the

Association of Adventist Family Life Professionals

Married couples, or if you are “engaged”, or even if your spouse is not there you can still sign up and benefit.

The basic rate is $50.00 per couple (seminar and materials) due now.

Other packages (like accommodations, food, etc.) will be forthcoming; however, register now and at least cover the basic rate thereby securing your seat.

You may register either at the Mission Office or with your local church Family Life Leaders.

Register and pay today! Do not delay! It’s going to be great!!!!!!

Children’s Ministries

All Children’s Ministries Leaders and Vacation Bible School Directors are asked to meet with Sis. Ann Albury on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at the Freeport Church.

Women’s Ministries

The ladies of the Sunrise Seventh-day Adventist Church conducted a Prayer Breakfast, at the church, Sunday, March 4, 2007.  A special thank you is extended to the presenters: Dr. Tamara Burke-Moree who spoke on Menopause and Sis. Lynn Smith who spoke on Dating.

 Ø      The West Indies Union Conference Women’s Department will be conducting a Women’s Convention in Montego Bay, Jamaica June 8 – 10, 2007.  Persons interested in attending the Convention  are asked to contact Sis. Aileen Sands at 351-4306 or Sis. Lynn Smith at the Mission Office, 374-2051 for further details.

 Ø      The Women’s Ministries Straw Craft Training Course continues tomorrow, Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

Day-light Saving Time

Please remember to put your clocks and watches one hour ahead tonight as Day-light Saving Time begins.

Recipe of the Week

Jiffy Cornbread Muffins

Ingredients

1 ¼ c Yellow corn meal, fine

1 ¼ c Unbleached white flour

4 tsp Baking powder

¾ tsp Salt

1 ¼ c Soymilk beverage, enriched

1/3 c Honey

¼ c Water-packed tofu, silken

3 T Olive oil, “extra light”

 Directions

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.  In a blender, combine soymilk, honey, tofu and oil and process until creamy.  Pour mixture into dry ingredients (scrape blender jar as clean as possible) and stir gently until well mixed.  Spoon batter evenly into a prepared heavy-duty muffin tin.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until muffins are golden.

Variation:  To make “Johnny Cake,” spoon batter into a prepared 9-inch square baking dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes until golden.

Yield: 12 muffins.

Enjoy!

Happy Sabbath!